26.9 km ride - 26.94km Bike Ride - Wednesday, January 2, 2019

72.1 km ride - 72.11km Bike Ride - Friday, November 9, 2018

GCC 18 - 7

...due to an accident (my darling wife's knee) I need to focus on her recovery...

...a final thank-you to everybody for your support - you made a difference...

...I'll be back in 2019 and will opt to "get off road and dirty", by giving my MTB a run (well likely to be a series of screams, a degree of cursing, falling, slipping, multiple crashes and a lot of laughs)...

...maybe 2019 will see a hero jersey inspired by a tough, cute and lovely young lady...

Posted 209 days ago

51.8 km ride - 51.84km Bike Ride - Tuesday, October 23, 2018

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35.1 km ride - 35.07km Bike Ride - Monday, October 22, 2018

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GCC 18 - 7

20 Oct 2018

...my GCC 2018 is complete!... 😀

...2,000km in 20 days...

...after, a final two days of focussed pedalling I reached the 2,000km target yesterday...

...to everyone that supported me in the challenge - a very special thank-you...😁

...I treated myself to a "sleep in" this morning - believe me, it wasn't that hard to do. Lol!...

...I'll be back on the bike in a day or so and keep "clocking" up some more km's...

...following in the spirit of GCC "statistics", here are some of mine:

...the GCC is a simple way of honouring and remembering those people in my life, that have gone, due to cancer and to help those who have to fight the disease everyday...

Posted 217 days ago

166.6 km ride - 166.60km Bike Ride - Friday, October 19, 2018

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155.7 km ride - GCC - 19 Oct 18 - Friday, 19 October 2018

From Nambour to Nambour

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70.5 km ride - 70.46km Bike Ride - Wednesday, October 17, 2018

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80.7 km ride - 80.67km Bike Ride - Tuesday, October 16, 2018

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GCC 18 - 6

16 Oct 2018

...a brief update - the 1,500km has been passed...

...definitely on the downhill run and the end is in sight...

...the highlight of the day was the notable lack of "heavy downward wet stuff" & "sideways air" but the humidity was through the roof - you can't win. Lol!...

Posted 222 days ago

101.2 km ride - 101.21km Bike Ride - Monday, October 15, 2018

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73.7 km ride - 73.69km Bike Ride - Sunday, October 14, 2018

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102.7 km ride - 102.70km Bike Ride - Saturday, October 13, 2018

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88.8 km ride - 88.75km Bike Ride - Friday, October 12, 2018

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GCC 18 - 5

11 Oct 2018

...it is with humility and amazement that I can report that the $5,000.00 mark has been reached AND passed - $5 358.17...

...to quote "some" of my grandchildren - OMG!...

...it was a shock to see this figure, after my daily "commute" this morning...

Posted 226 days ago

73.5 km ride - 73.46km Bike Ride - Thursday, October 11, 2018

Logged this ride 226 days ago

$5,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just hit $5,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 226 days ago

68.3 km ride - 68.26km Bike Ride - Wednesday, October 10, 2018

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5.9 km ride - 5.88km Bike Ride - Wednesday, October 10, 2018

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GCC 18 - 4

10 Oct 2018

...after lots of "torrential" rain, riding into seemingly relentless "headwinds" and some "new" bicycle bits to keep me mobile - I am pleased to report that I have "cracked" the halfway mark of the challenge...

...1000+kms down and just under 1000kms to go - for those riding, I'm into "three figures" (so much better than "four figures". Lol!)...

Posted 228 days ago

33.4 km ride - 33.39km Bike Ride - Tuesday, October 9, 2018

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106.4 km ride - 106.43km Bike Ride - Tuesday, October 9, 2018

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89.4 km ride - 89.42km Bike Ride - Monday, October 8, 2018

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65.6 km ride - 65.64km Bike Ride - Sunday, October 7, 2018

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134.4 km ride - 134.41km Bike Ride - Saturday, October 6, 2018

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GCC 18 - 3

6 Oct 2018

...the first intermediate milestone (500km) has been achieved (and passed)...

...wind, rain and mechanical issues (plus lots of laughing - no point in getting upset!), so far but that's cycling isn't...

...I have met (the GCC jersey/s and orange shirt act like a magnet) and enjoyed the company of other GCC riders as we do our part to beat cancer...

...heading for the halfway point...

Posted 231 days ago

133.4 km ride - 133.41km Bike Ride - Friday, October 5, 2018

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76.7 km ride - 76.73km Bike Ride - Thursday, October 4, 2018

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149.6 km ride - 149.64km Bike Ride - Wednesday, October 3, 2018

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2 Oct 2018

...the other side of the my GCC ride...

...my thanks to Steve and the staff at 99 Bikes (Kawana) for keeping my bicycle running smoothly and on the road...

...the donation of labour, parts and expertise is greatly appreciated and will enable me to complete the GCC...

Posted 235 days ago

65.0 km ride - 64.97km Bike Ride - Tuesday, October 2, 2018

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104.9 km ride - 104.89km Bike Ride - Monday, October 1, 2018

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30 Sep 2018

...the business that keeps me riding...

...I will be very grateful for there continued support during the challenge...

...my body "thanks" Dr Use Schwiersch and all the staff at BT Physiotherapy...

Posted 237 days ago

55.5 km ride - 55.51km Bike Ride - Sunday, September 30, 2018

Logged this ride 237 days ago

GCC 18 - 2

30 Sep 2018

...in the starting block - the clock is running down...

...before I start the challenge - my thanks to everyone that has donated to this "fight" and to those who will donate during October...

...between me and my goal is a mere 2000kms - take me a few weeks to push them out but they will fall one after another!...

...stand by for further updates...

Posted 237 days ago

GCC 18 - 1

11 Sep 2018

...yes, I finally (hopefully) managed to "find" the update spot...

...it's still 3 weeks from the GCC 18 "green light" and I am thrilled to be able to report that together "we" have achieved and surpassed my fundraising targets - an example of the support that you are giving is $1,100.00 in 3 days. Wow!...

...updated my profile picture to show off the GCC 18 jersey - it was only a matter of seconds between receiving the jersey in the post and this picture. Lol!...

...please stand by for further updates, as the milestones fall and more pictures of yours truly "tearing around the Sunshine Coast"...

Posted 256 days ago

$2,500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just hit $2,500 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 256 days ago

$1,000 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just hit $1,000 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 275 days ago

$500 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just hit $500 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 283 days ago

$250 raised to fight kids' cancer!

I just hit $250 to fight kids' cancer! Thank you so much for your support.

Posted 283 days ago

My Sponsors

Tegra Australia

“Ride well, John and keep safe xox.”

$600

Received this donation 256 days ago

John

“Thank you for kind & generous donation, in support of this cause.
As always, your love and support are greatly appreciated.
Bring on October!”

Kick Cancer's Butt Day Matching Donation

“Here's your matched donation from our anonymous donors. THANK YOU so much for your awesome efforts to kick cancer's butt!”

$553.96

Received this donation 226 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation.
In this fight, you are an anonymous donor that has shown that you have a heart and are in a position to help (and choose to act) - two very personal and commendable attributes for an individual or company.
This challenge is not about accolades but is focused on providing "help" to those less fortunate.- this is exemplified in your generous support.
It is only a simple gesture but it conveys so much - thank you!”

Rusty Perry

“Pedal like a madman!
Great job, mate!”

$517.50

Received this donation 262 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation.
Your support is greatly appreciated and will enable continued research in to childhood cancer.
It's a cruel fate that see children battling the b@$^&y disease.”

BT Physiotherapy

“Great work John, all the best.”

$310.50

Received this donation 256 days ago

John

“Thank you for kind donation and continued support.
BT has the "task" of keeping me "on the bike" throughout the GCC.
Your support both "physical" and "monetary" will enable the valuable work of the CMRI to continue.
Thank you, again!”

Cooloola-Sunshine Coast Sub Branch Military Brotherhood Military Motorcycle Club Inc

“On ya bike, Jungles - it would be easier with a motor. Lol!
Riding for a great cause.”

$300

Received this donation 283 days ago

John

“Thanks to the Brotherhood for the very generous donation.
I agree a very worthy cause - we were all children once and cancer as a child, simply sucks!”

QLD TPI Association (Sunshine Coast)

“Happy to help - a great cause.
Ride safe.”

$200

Received this donation 249 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation.
The support of this worthwhile cause by the QLD TPI Association (Sunshine Coast) is greatly appreciated...the only "thing" left is the matter of 2,000kms.
Bring it October and let the challenge begin.”

Ann Cummings

“You are a legend!! AnnC”

$155.25

Received this donation 272 days ago

John

“Thankyou for your kind donation.
You say I'm a legend (possibly) but I can state unequivocally that you're an "angel".
Your donation IS making a difference for those children suffering from this soulless disease.
Roll on October!😁”

Joy Murdock

“You are a Legend Jungles and a heart of gold”

$124.20

Received this donation 255 days ago

John

“Thank you for kind donation.
Appreciate your confidence in me - as it all has to do with my "leg end", the bits which will be attached to the pedals for a "few" km's. Lol!
Keen to get going and it will be a challenge but so worth the effort.”

Northshore dental

“Great charity & great effort to do that many kilometers 💪🏼”

$124.20

Received this donation 257 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation.
I agree a great charity well worth the "pedalling" and likely a "sore dierrere". Lol!
Hopefully, we can get together and "grind" out some k's in October.”

Pharmacy for life Nambour Heights

$110.87

Received this donation 262 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation.
Your support is greatly appreciated & will aid the CMRI to find the cure.
Like the X-Files - the answer is out there.
The countdown is on to October.”

Roger Lewis

“Go hard my brother”

$110.87

Received this donation 283 days ago

John

“Thankyou for your kind donation.
Appreciate that technology was proving less than "technical or helpful". Lol!
I am now looking for really really long downhill stretch - say 500kms would be nice. 😁”

Lyn Harris

$103.50

Received this donation 281 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation.
Your friendship and support is a damned good motivation to get amongst this fight, again.
Query - is Adelaide "downhill"?”

Quirky

“Proud of you mate.”

$103.50

Received this donation 262 days ago

John

“Thanks for your kind donation.
What's a "few" kilometres in support of such a worthy cause.
Roll on October!”

Timo Jaatinen

“I feel honoured to know you and helping you in this great cause.”

$103.50

Received this donation 282 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation.
Thanks for your words of encouragement and I agree that it's a great cause.
Now all that remains is the small issue of 2000kms! Bring it on!”

Andrew Walter Constructions Pty Ltd

$100

Received this donation 246 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation.
Your continued support of this cause is greatly appreciated and will enable the continued research into finding a cure for children's cancer.
Bring on October!”

Keyline Realty

$100

Received this donation 230 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation.
My thanks to Ron and all the staff at Keyline Realty for their continued support of the GCC - it's greatly appreciated and will enable vital research to continue.”

Elizabeth McWatters

“Thank you John. Great cause.”

$85.70

Received this donation 275 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation.
I agree - a great cause that is worthy of "blood, sweat and gears".
Remember that "what happens on Pony Camp, stays on Pony Camp......except for those priceless bits that are on FB.”

Liz White

$72.45

Received this donation 287 days ago

John

“Thankyou for your kind donation - very appreciated.
PS: I made it out of the State Forest. You have to love GPS - all the minor roads look the same. Lol!”

Shani Kirkham

“Go get em daddy ♡ im so proud of you. Every year this ride and every year i think to myself how lucky i am to have you as my dad. Your proving to the world just how amazing you are by fighting this fight riding those kms. As always.. my pleasure to donate for the cause ♡”

$72.45

Received this donation 227 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation.
I agree that this is a great cause - I shudder at the thought that you kids could have suffered with this disease, knowing your family history.
Ask me about the amount of tyre rotations that I will complete in the GCC.
”

Christopher Daniels

“Good luck with the rides John”

$51.75

Received this donation 242 days ago

John

“Thanks for your kind donation.
I appreciate the support and words of encouragement.
Roll on October!”

Jenni & Graham Malcolm

“Good on you John. 💕”

$51.75

Received this donation 278 days ago

John

“Thankyou for your kind donation.
I appreciate your support and so will childhood cancer sufferers and their
families WHEN the enigma of cancer, is "cracked" and it loses the fight.”

Matthew Gulliver

“Your a good man John
Always liked to ride and what a great cause
Keep on riding John
Kind regards Matt.”

$51.75

Received this donation 255 days ago

John

“Thanks for your kind donation.
I agree that it is a great cause but there's a slight problem, aside from the 2,000 km's - it's the fact that every ride finishes with a 3 km "uphill" grind. Lol!
Thanks John”

Stephen Jones

$51.75

Received this donation 259 days ago

John

vivienne jenkin

$51.75

Received this donation 256 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation.
Your continued support and friendship will make the kilometres (all 2,000 of them) "roll" by...well there will be a little pedalling.
However, with every ride the cure for children's cancer gets closer - so bring it on!”

Beau Jangles Cleveland

“We love you John :: Beau and Bella”

$50

Received this donation 256 days ago

John

“Woof - woof - bark - growl...wag - wag - wag!
Translation for those who can't speak canine - thank you for kind donation. Lol!
Your "pawport" is appreciated and worthy of a treat (or two!).
Remember to "talk" to me when I get home from riding, in October.
"Bark" you soon!”

Steen Pommer

$36.23

Received this donation 283 days ago

John

“Thanks for your kind donation, mate.
Muse this query - how many "pedals" equals 2000km? Lol! But this challenge is nothing compared to to the struggle children with cancer,
endure.
See you both when you get back. Enjoy!”

Anonymous

$36.23

Received this donation 288 days ago

John

“Thanks for your support. ”

Julie Hill

“You have our support and encouragement - The Hill Fleet.”

$36.23

Received this donation 251 days ago

John

“Thanks for your kind donation.
Your friendship and support are greatly appreciated.
My thanks to all "the ships" in the fleet - Army thanks you!
Bring on October!
...past - it could be 2000 "nautical" kilometres BUT I can ride through water but not on it!...”

John

Anonymous

John

“Thank you for your donation.
It's money well spent - children's cancer WILL lose this fight!
Now all that's left is the "small" issue of 2,000kms.
Roll on October!”

Russell Dalton

“Always about a great cause and the greatest cause of all for kids”

$36.23

Received this donation 249 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation.
I couldn't agree more - if not for our children, then why bother!
To read about some of the children that would benefit from this research, is simply incredible.
Let's get into it !”

Tammy Wildenberg

“Keep pedaling :)”

$36.23

Received this donation 238 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation.
I appreciate your support and friendship - I like too laugh as much as you do!
Rest assured that I will "laugh" and "pedal" my way through the challenge - especially when it's raining. Lol! 😁”

Cathryn Piccinelli

John

“Thank you for your kind donation.
Really appreciate your support.
Question - I have "it" but what the hell, do I do with it? Lol!
In the "downhill" run now which strangely enough has a whole lot of "uphill" in it - bugger!
Thanks guys!”

Haimer Glynn

$31.05

Received this donation 226 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation.
I appreciate the support and financial support of the GCC will enable further critical research into this insidious disease.”

Jess Dunbabin

“Such an amazing effort. Well done xx”

$30

Received this donation 259 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation.
Potentially, some of the best money that you will ever spend...imagine the celebrations WHEN a cure is found.
Roll on October - then the "pedalling" begins.”

Tahnee Nettlefold

“So proud of you daddy!”

$25.88

Received this donation 286 days ago

John

“Thanks for your support.
I am lucky that your an amazing woman but you will always be my "Rabbit".”

Tahnee Nettlefold

“Go daddy!! 💕”

$25.88

Received this donation 262 days ago

John

“Thank you for kind donation.
Donation number 2 - now, all I have to do is 2,000 I'm.
Bring it on!”

Tahlia Kirkham

$22.94

Received this donation 284 days ago

John

“Thankyou for your kind donation, darling granddaughter. Every $ counts in this fight.
Now all I have to do is "PEDAL" a lot and then "PEDAL" some more. Lol! ❤”

tina maher

“good luck John.....your a 'good' man 🤪”

$21.42

Received this donation 275 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation.
I really appreciate your support in this fight.
It's definitely not a disease that children should have to experience or there families endure.
"Pony Camp rulz!". Lol!”

Cait Kirkham

“Always so proud of you. You’ll always be my hero! Always doing great things for a great cause! ❤️❤️”

$20.70

Received this donation 249 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation.
Thank you for your kind words, darling granddaughter.
I am incredibly proud of you as well.
I agree, Caity-Bum it is a great cause that needs our support. 😀❤”

Chris Bosel( Anderson)

“Good luck John I hope you get to your goal. From Chris 😁”

$20.70

Received this donation 271 days ago

John

“Thanks for your kind donation.
Every little bit counts and it all goes to this great cause.
Cheers John”

Glen & Noelene Wilke

“Go get em.”

$20.70

Received this donation 227 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation.
I'm going to get 'em but them buggers keep running away...Lol!
Travel safe - see you when you get back.”

Megan King

“Congrats on such a fantastic effort John!
Truly inspiring!”

$20.70

Received this donation 227 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation.
Your support is greatly appreciated and will help fund critical research into children's cancer - definitely not something a child or their family should have to endure.
On the "downhill" run - don't I wish it was downhill. Lol!”

Darron Wise

“Good cause. Good bloke. Good riding - ride safe.”

$517.50

Received this donation 226 days ago

John

“Thank you for your kind donation.
Your generosity is greatly appreciated and will assist in the continuance of critical research.
Stay safe and we'll talk soon.”

Daryl Kirkham

“Great job, Dad!
Ride safe and have a "wheel" good time.
Love Daryl”

$107.12

Received this donation 226 days ago

John

“Thanks for your kind donation.
Riding so children can have a "wheel" good time and not have to fight for life.
Talk soon.
Love Dad.”

Gillian Kirkham

“Good job, son!
Be safe and have fun! ❤”

$51.75

Received this donation 268 days ago

John

“Thankyou for your donation.
Yeah "fun" for 2000km but in memory of Dad, not an issue. Love you xxx”